The 5th Jyotirlinga

Lord of the Field

At 3,583 meters in the majestic Himalayas, where Lord Shiva resides in his most serene form. Undertake the sacred journey to Moksha.

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Sacred Geography

A Divine Abode in the Garhwal Himalayas

Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Kedarnath (Lord of the Field), this ancient shrine requires a challenging 18 km trek from Gaurikund.

Part of the Char Dham circuit, this millennium-old shrine attracts hundreds of thousands of devotees annually during its 6-month opening season. It is not just a temple, but a test of faith and endurance.

3,583m

Altitude

18km

Trek Length

8th C.

Origin
Kedarnath
2025 Opening
May 2, 2025
7:00 AM
Built By

Pandavas (Legend) & Adi Shankaracharya

Style

Katyuri Himalayan Architecture

Deity

Sada Shiva (Pyramidal Lingam)

Visitors

600,000+ Annual Pilgrims

Timeline of Resilience

Mahabharata Era

The Pandavas sought Shiva's forgiveness here. Shiva dove into the ground as a bull, leaving his hump.

8th Century CE

Adi Shankaracharya revived the temple and established the Rawal (Chief Priest) tradition.

2013 Disaster

A massive flood destroyed the town, but a giant boulder ('Bhim Shila') rolled down and protected the temple structure, a modern miracle.

Present Day

Under comprehensive redevelopment by the Government. New facilities, helipads, and meditation caves established.

Pilgrim Services

Darshan Timings
Morning Darshan 4:00 AM - 3:00 PM Free
Recess 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Closed
Evening Aarti 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Free
Helicopter Services

Skip the tough trek. Flights available from Phata, Sersi, and Guptkashi.

  • Booking via IRCTC only
  • UTDB Registration Mandatory
  • Approx ₹3,000 - ₹8,000 (Round Trip)
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Visual Journey

Kedarnath Front View
The Temple

Front view during morning

Himalayas
The Peaks

Surrounded by snow-capped giants

Aarti
Evening Aarti

Divine atmosphere at dusk

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